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What’s happening at SPAAR: May edition
Check out the upcoming news and events as SPAAR’s 2025 Leadership Team comprised of Jennifer Livingston, Danielle Bickham Pelton and Charlie Lefebvre share the highlights and details.The Twin Cities saw new listings, pending sales, inventory and prices increase in April
According to new data from the Minnesota state and Twin Cities metro REALTOR® Associations, new listings, pending sales, inventory and prices all rose again in April.Register for the family-friendly RPAC Food Truck fundraiser on June 17
Minnesota Realtors® will host its first-ever RPAC Food Truck fundraiser on Tuesday, June 17, from 5-8pm.News

Let’s Play Ball… and Network!
Get ready to step up to the plate for an afternoon of fun, food, and fantastic networking!
SPAAR Affiliate Forum
SPAAR invites its Affiliate members to participate in the upcoming SPAAR Affiliate Forum, a dedicated event designed to foster dialogue, collaboration, and planning for the future of Affiliate engagement at the Association.SPAAR In The Media

Annual news conference tells housing story in Twin Cities and throughout Minnesota
SPAAR held its annual housing market news conference in conjunction with Minneapolis Area REALTORS® and Minnesota Realtors® on January 28 at the Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity.
SPAAR in the News
Local news featured Amy Peterson, 2024 President of the Saint Paul Area Association of REALTORS®, sharing about the 2023 housing market.
Homes for sale down in Twin Cities, up slightly statewide
Minneapolis Area Realtors and the St. Paul Area Association of Realtors also put out a report on the Twin Cities regional market. While new listings throughout the state were up, new listings in the Twin Cities declined 1.1% in October, although the report notes that this is the lowest decline since May 2022.Advocacy News

Nicko Spehn is the RPAC Investor of the Month
Nicko Spehn is the RPAC Investor of the Month.
Rebecca Noecker named SPAAR’s Realtor® Champion of the Month
Rebecca Noecker named SPAAR’s Champion of the Month.
Register for the family-friendly RPAC Food Truck fundraiser on June 17
Minnesota Realtors® will host its first-ever RPAC Food Truck fundraiser on Tuesday, June 17, from 5-8pm.Community

Realtors® and consumers come together for SPAAR’s Homeownership Rally
SPAAR’s Homeownership Rally on May 16 brought together Realtors® and consumers alike to learn about resources for homebuying—and home-keeping—from area businesses and nonprofits.
NAR is celebrating REALTOR® Volunteer Days May 10—18, 2025
Active, repeated involvement in local communities demonstrates Realtors’® commitment to more than just closing deals—it demonstrates that they’re invested in the well-being of their neighbors (Source: alltheleads.com).Housing Market Press Releases

The Twin Cities saw new listings, pending sales, inventory and prices increase in April
According to new data from the Minnesota state and Twin Cities metro REALTOR® Associations, new listings, pending sales, inventory and prices all rose again in April.
News release: Better rates boost sales as sellers ramp up listings despite broader economic concerns
According to new data from the Minnesota and Twin Cities metro REALTOR® Associations, new listings, pending sales, inventory and prices all rose in March.